nico larco, tcs 2016
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© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Nico Larco, AIAAssociate Professor, Dept. of Architecture
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Sustainable Cities InitiativeUniversity of [email protected]
Sustainable Urban Design… (In Suburbs)
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Energy Use & GHG
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Project & Parcel
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Energy Use & GHG
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Project & Parcel
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Water
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & Parcel
WaterCompact Development
(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Water
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & Parcel
WaterCompact Development
(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Ecology & Habitat
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & Parcel
Ecology & Habitat
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & Parcel
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Equity & Health
Region & City Block & StreetDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & Parcel
Equity & Health
Affordability
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Accessibility Safety Social MobilityPhysical Activity
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood
Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Poblenou, Barcelona
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Block & StreetMultimodal Street Design
Walkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Block & StreetMultimodal Street Design
Walkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Block & StreetMultimodal Street Design
Walkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Block & StreetMultimodal Street Design
Walkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable UD and Suburbs
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable UD and Suburbs
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engag. Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point
Source Pollution and Tox.Equitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urb. Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urb. Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecol. Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Nat. Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Nat. Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable UD and Density
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable UD and Density
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Density Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses &
Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Infrastructure Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses & Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable UD and Density
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Region & CityDistrict & Neighborhood Project & ParcelBlock & Street
Compact Development(for Density & Proximity)
Robust Transit Networks Robust Bicycle NetworksVehicular NetworksHigh Land Use Mix (Macro)
Robust Pedestrian NetworksSmall and Defined BlocksHigh Network Conn.
High Dens. Zoning & PlattingMacro Parking Mgmt & Des.High Land Use Mix (Micro)
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
Engaging Bldg & Street RelationHigh Int. and Ext. Connect.Dense and Street Activating
Building TypologiesMicro Parking Mgmt & Design
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
Balanced Block SizeHigh Density Zoning & PlattingLimited Location of Point Source
Pollution and ToxinsEquitable Distribution of Uses
& Services
Mix of Unit TypesActive & Attractive Open SpaceSite Design for Ownership and
SurveillanceAffordable Housing Strategies
Compact Development(for Proximity, Access, and Reduced Inf. Costs)
Equitable Distribution of Uses& Services
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Flood Prone Areas
Robust Stormwater Mgmt. Network (Distributed/On-Site Recharge)
High Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Rainwater Capture/Re-useHigh Surface PermeabilityExtensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
Compact Development(for Limited Impact on Natural Systems)
Avoid Ecol. Sensitive AreasRobust and Connected
Macro Ecol. Syst. & Networks
Ecological Corridors/Pockets High Urban Forest Continuity/
DiversityDaylight & Restore WaterwaysAvoid Ecologically Sensitive Areas
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Des.
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Des.
Compact Development(for Limited EmbodiedEnergy in Infrastructure)
District HeatingBlock Size/Street Orientation
for Microclimate MitigationHigh Bldg. & Housing Density
Dense/Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting Des.Platting for Dens.& Solar Exp.
Infill DevelopmentIncrease Local Energy
Production (Solar/Wind)Dense/Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Hope For Density in Suburbia…(?)
- All Suburbs are Not Equal
Walkable Community
Conventional Suburb
Don’t Know2015 Community & Transportation Preferences SurveyNAR/PSU
- Preferences Are Changing
- Costs Are Looming…
Net Cash Flow ModelJoe Minicozzi, Urban3
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Nico Larco, AIAAssociate Professor, Dept. of Architecture
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Sustainable Cities InitiativeUniversity of [email protected]
Sustainable Urban Design… (In Suburbs)
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Sustainable Urban Design Framework
Energy Use & GHG(Transp./Land Use)
Water
Ecology & Habitat
Energy Use & Production (non-Transp.)
Equity & Health
Block & Street
Federal Interagency Stream Restoration Working Group (FISRWG), USDA.gov
Multimodal Street DesignWalkable Streets/Bike Infra./Transit/ Motor Veh. Impact
Dense and Street Activating Building Typologies
Micro Parking Mgmt & Design
High Surface Permeability Extensive Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI)Extensive Urban Forest Canopy
High Surface PermeabilityMicro-Habitat Creation
High Vert Compl./Native Veg.Mitigating Habitat DisruptionRobust Ecological Area BuffersNon-Polluting Lighting Design
Dense & Energy Effi. Bldg. Typ.Microclimate Mitigation
Low Albedo/Urban Forest/High Street Ht/Width Ratio
Efficient Street Lighting DesignPlatting for Density & Solar Exp.
Active & Attractive Open SpaceSite Des. for SurveillanceAffordable Housing StrategiesUrban Forest and Robust Veg.
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Rating Systems
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Resources
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
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- Place/Identity (and Vitality) Placemaking?
- Priorities in Matrix- What is Most Effective- What is Hardest to Modify
- ‘Non-Design’ Issues- Policy/Process- Some Systems (District Energy, Recycling Systems)- Economics
Additional Issues
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Pre-Project – Opportunities and Constraints• What is base condition• Who needs to be part of the team• Stakeholder discussion about priorities and tradeoffs
Schematic Design• Guide for what to address
Later Design Phases • Checklist and Guide for evaluation
How to Use the Framework
© 2016. Nico Larco, University of Oregon
Alex Brooks Cristina Rivas AlloDavid HulseElizabeth McDonaldEmily TalenHoward DavisMichael FifieldMiguel ZuzaPeter KeyesRob BennettRoxi ThorenScot HeinSiobhan FennessySteven Wheeler
Adam FischerBrittany PorterChristina LinCindy TrivisonnoEvan StraversHaley CroneHillary ParkerJonathan ShafferKeri WoltzMeghan O’MaraNathan ErwinNick HochSebas Oviedo
Ihsanne ChimiMaya KrolikowskiNathan KorolAlan TaylorSarah PaytonAmy CrippsTaylor FierohNithya SakthivelEmily MatisErik WadmanCara WesselErica RuizSchuyler Warren
Acknowledgement / Thank you.